Estonian Students' Society have significantly contributed to the development of Estonian national self-awareness, to local cultural and educational life as well as to the improvement of Estonian nationhood. Documentary gives a short overview about the history of the Estonian Students' Society and the emigration era that followed the great escape from Estonia in 1944. The film focuses on the restoration of the society at the end of 1980s and its role in today's Estonia. Alumni and active members of the society talk about ESS; also, outside experts add their commentaries.
Director: Jaak Lõhmus
Production Firm(s) | Eetriüksus |
Film Category | Documentary |
Text / Dialogue | Estonian |
Voiceower | Estonian |
Duration | 57:50 |
Producer | Martin Aadamsoo | Tiit Pruuli |
Director | Jaak Lõhmus |
Screenwriter | Jaak Lõhmus |
Cinematographer | Maido Madisson | Mait Mäekivi | Janno Simm | Jüri Suurevälja | Kristjan Svirgsden | Pelle Vellevoog |
Composer | Timo Steiner |
Sound Designer | Toomas Vimb | Sten Arvi | Indrek Ibrus | Janno Simm |
Editor | Kalle Käärik | Villu Matverk | Aivar Müür | Artur Talvik jr |
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